Teaching Assistant - The Addington School

Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill.

32.5 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days

Mondays 8:45 am to 16:15 pm, Tuesdays 8:45 am to 17:00 pm*, Wednesdays to Fridays 8:45 am to 15:30 pm * 17:00 pm finish alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays each half term

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team

• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership

• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture

• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise

• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged

• Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme

We are looking for:

• A Teacher Assistant who can work alongside our teachers and support with providing a high quality education for our pupils

• Applicants with previous experience of working with pupils with special needs who can support and be involved with all class activities including working with small groups of children across all key stages

• Skilled communicators who are sensitive to pupils’ needs who can interpret and adapt lessons for pupils to support in the delivery of educational programmes.

Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder.

We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill.

Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

To apply, please submit an application form via email to personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk prior to the closing date. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

We are unable to accept CVs. For further information and to download an application form, please visit https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees of Addington School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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